The top attractions in Paraná

The Iguazu River joins up with the Paraná river, which forms a natural border between three countries: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. A boat ride takes you on a ride where you can see the three landmarks (with the colors of the flags

Its well worth spending the day in the Iguazu Fall National Park and visit the famous waterfall of La Garganta del Diablo. You can spend hours admiring nature's work. You'll love the feeling you get when you close your eyes and you

Curitiba's Botanical Garden is one of the city's major tourist attractions, in the district of the same name. In 2007, it was chosen as one of the most beautiful sites in Brazil, named as one of the Seven Wonders of Brazil. The garden

It was with a little hesitation that I got on the boat to the Ilha do Mel [Honey Island], which I took in Paranaguá, a one and a half hour tour through the mangroves near Paranaguá, but when I sighted the island, I realized that my

I did not know that there were so many types of birds. I could see and almost touch toucans, wonderful hummingbirds, while listening to them flap their wings. It was very colorful. I loved being able to have a macaw and a python in my

It's a luxury to be sure, but it's an exceptional thing that's a once in a lifetime experience. From the Brazilian side of the falls, a helicopter can carry you for about 10 minutes to give you the oh so impressive tour of the

This is more than an just an engineering feat, Itaipu is a tribute to the courage of the man ve wanted to tame the ninth largest river in the world. This region is an amazing tourist destinations where nature shows its best.

This museum, opened in 2002, is the main museum in the city of Curitiba, and has more than 3,000 pieces of art, mostly by Brazilian artists. Admission is 4.00, and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 6. The Curitiba bus

To arrive by bus: Take bus station in Puerto Iguazu Omnibus that is on Avenue Cordoba. The one we took was called "Tres Fronteras" and costs 3 pesos, taking us past the Argentina Border and into Brazil. The bus drops you off at the

The Barigi park is the most famous park in the city of Curitiba. It is very famous for crocodiles that inhabit the lake, and is popular in the late afternoon, when it fills up with joggers and other people exercising. During the

One of the main charms of Ilha do Mel is the Lighthouse of Shells, which is a few minutes walk from Villa de Nova Brasília, along a very nice path where I saw birds of all kinds, up to a small hill where the lighthouse stands. Built

The Buddhist temple is located in Foz de Iguazu. It got great architecture and statues, but the highlights are the Buddha sitting 7 feet tall, the Shakyamuni Buddha and the 108 identical statues just opposite the temple.
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Created in honour of Pope John Paul II, the Pope Woods are one of the most important parks in Curitiba. This site is dedicated to Polish immigration, where every year several Polish festivals are celebrated. There's a shop inside

In Foz de Iguazu, you can find the Muslim mosque, impressive for its size and beauty, located near the city centre. To enter you'll need to remove your shoes, and women must cover their hair and legs; there are veils and skirts

Foz do Iguacu is a village in Brazil very close to the borders of Argentina and Paraguay. There is a lot of cultural mixing and respect between all zones. In the harbor hostel where we recommend a show that has a performance hall in

The two localities from where boats leave for Ilha do Mel are Paranaguá and Pontal do Sul. I chose the first because you can get to it from Curitiba by an express train, which crosses one of the few remaining Atlantic forests left in

This fort is a monument of the 18th century. Originally, it served to protect the entrance to the Bay of Paranaguá and it is located in the foothills of Mount of the Whale. Its walls are nearly 2 feet thick and 7 feet high, reaching

Opened in 1992, and designed by architect Dominic Bongestabs, the Opera is another tourist attraction in Curitiba. Here you can see the harmony between man made work and nature. The theatre hosts performances, and was built in steel

The Free University of the Environment is one of the most beautiful places in the city of Curitiba. Opened in 1992, it is surrounded by a large forest, and operates a quarry. To reach the university, you'll need to walk for about 5

This is one of the best train journeys that you can take in Brazil, rich in history and containing some very interesting details. The most popular route is from Curitiba to Morretes, which I was lucky enough to do in the cockpit. But

The Friendship Bridge is built on the Parana River and connects Brazil and Paraguay. Crossing the bridge from Foz do Iguacu (Brazil), is the Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), where you can find appliances at very low cost because they are

Cambara do Sul is the nearest town to the national parks Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral. These parks are visited mostly by Brazilians and very little by foreigners, even though I found them to be extraordinary. The two parks are

After a Saturday in Curitiba, you can spend Sunday here. The fair was established in 1971, and nowadays has more than 1,000 stalls and receives an average of 15,000 visitors every Sunday. All kinds of crafts are sold, with artists and

In Ilha do Mel, there's a combination of history, with a spectacular wild space, taking into account that 80% of the island is reserve area. Here, nature lovers can enjoy walks along the trilhas or the beaches. In the case of the walk

Previously known as the Telepar Tower, this tower has the best view in town. From up here you can see the whole city. The tower is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 7. Admission is 3.50, or half-price for children

This is a very historic building, built at the beginning of the century to be the Town Hall. 42 mayors passed through in all, until it became the Paranaense Museum. In recent years, the building was full of history, so lovely, but

You will find the city center of Curitiba located in the Largo of the Order. It has been officially named as the Largo Coronel Enas since 1917, in honor of Colonel Benedict Enas de Paula. In the eighteenth century it was named Pteo